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MJ52 FLK

2002 Toyota Corolla

Grey Petrol 1398cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

121,575 mi
Last recorded121,575 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ52 FLK
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,398cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2020 121,575 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 121,575 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 115,217 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 110,532 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 106,254 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 102,847 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 102,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 May 2015 100,385 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 6 May 2015 100,385 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2014 94,556 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 94,556 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 May 2013 83,650 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 May 2013 83,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 72,281 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,281 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 60,986 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 53,570 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 19 May 2009 47,661 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 47,661 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 May 2008 39,955 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 32,363 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 28,386 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 20,398 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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MJ52 FLK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Grey with a 1,398cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MJ52 FLK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MJ52 FLK is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 22 November 2002.

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